The highly anticipated dualing of the Mt. Kenya highway, from Marua to Isiolo, is fueling a land rush and hospitality boom in the region. Properties near the highway are now selling for between Sh8 million and Sh10 million per acre, as investors capitalize on the expanding tourism sector.

• Land surrounding the Nanyuki airstrip is the most expensive due to high investor demand.
• The Kinyuki County Hotel, a new development, boasts the largest room capacity in Nyeri and Laikipia counties with 124 rooms.
• Local residents, like Mary Wanjiku, have seen economic benefits, with many finding opportunities in supplying goods and labor to the growing number of hotels.